Fellowship Program Manager

General Motors

1d • $71,000 - $109,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Fellowship Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end administration, and continuous improvement of GM’s MBA Fellowship Program, which provides selected employees the opportunity to complete a full-time, two-year MBA at leading business schools while remaining employed by GM. Working within Global Talent / Global Leadership & Professional Development, this role partners closely with business leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, external vendors, and university partners to manage candidate selection, program delivery, internship and post-program placement, and ongoing stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program or project management, preferably within HR, Learning & Development, Talent Management, or University Relations.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-step programs with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to tailor messaging for executives, people leaders, and employees.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing concurrent priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leadership development, professional development, or high-potential talent programs.
• Prior exposure to MBA programs, university partnerships, or early-career leadership pipelines (corporate or academic).
• Experience working with external vendors (e.g., assessment providers, admissions coaches, or universities).

Responsibilities

• Support the evolution of the MBA Fellowship Program strategy, aligning program objectives to GM’s enterprise priorities and leadership development strategy.
• Manage and execute program roadmaps, timelines, and annual cycles (application, selection, school placement, internships, and post-program roles).
• Maintain and update program documentation, including program overviews, processes, policies, selection criteria, and participant communications.
• Coordinate the application and nomination process, including launch communications, application windows, and FAQs for employees and leaders.
• Partner with Global Talent, HR, and external vendors to execute a multi-step screening process (eligibility checks, performance indicators, essays, and external assessment inputs).
• Facilitate selection governance, supporting reviews with functional leadership, HR, and senior stakeholders; coordinate offer communications and feedback for non-selected applicants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Fellows, providing structured touchpoints (e.g., bi-weekly or monthly check-ins), program updates, and escalation support throughout the MBA journey.
• Coordinate summer internship planning and placement, working with HR and business leaders to define meaningful assignments aligned to development goals and enterprise needs.
• Support the post-graduation placement process, partnering with HR, and business functions to define substantive roles, validate job descriptions and levels, and align timing of moves and relocations.
• Ensure Fellows have access to appropriate sponsors, mentors, and networks that reinforce leadership development and cross-functional exposure.
• Build strong relationships with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, university partners, and external vendors supporting admissions coaching, assessment, or program operations.
• Coordinate communications to EST and key stakeholders, including program updates, cohort summaries, timelines, and decision points.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to establish and manage budgets, tuition and fee flows, and relocation-related elements in line with policy and governance.
• Track and report on program metrics, such as application volume, cohort makeup, school placements, internship outcomes, and post-program roles.
• Partner with analytics and leadership development teams to evaluate program ROI, including retention, performance trajectories, and leadership pipeline impact.
• Gather feedback from Fellows, leaders, and partners to identify improvement opportunities in selection, support, and placement; recommend and implement changes for future cohorts.
• Help ensure compliance with GM policies, code of conduct, and program agreements, including participant commitments and repayment expectations as defined in governing documents.
• Maintain organized, accurate program records and documentation to support audits, leadership reviews, and future program decisions.

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager